CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2008
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scent….
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 24, 2008. Reason: The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to cons…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for inst…. Verify recall #08255 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to cons….
- None
- agency class
- April 24, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08255 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm's recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com
Reason for recall
The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08255 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | April 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 830,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement…
- Check the recall number (08255) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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